Johannesburg, March 19, 2025 (AFP) - S.Africa Antarctica base 'under control' as alleged assault investigated

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The situation on South Africa's isolated Antarctica base is under control after allegations of assault and sexual harassment that prompted high-level government intervention, the environment ministry said Wednesday. Environment Minister Dion George is in close contact with staff on the base, a ministry official told AFP, after reports of tension and harassment among the small team that were first reported in The Sunday Times newspaper. For Georg......

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